"U.S. and China Forge Historic Partnership to Combat Climate Change"

The United States and China have reached an agreement to address global warming by increasing the use of renewable energy and phasing out fossil fuels. While China did not commit to ending its heavy reliance on coal, both countries agreed to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030, aiming to accelerate the substitution for coal, oil, and gas generation. This marks the first time China has agreed to cut emissions in any sector of its economy. The agreement comes ahead of the United Nations climate talks and is seen as a positive development in the U.S.-China relationship.